The maker of this diy also outlines a way to make an aux input for 2002 models without having to pay for bmw s cable.
E46 aux cable pre 2002.
2019 upgraded version aux audio cable for bmw e46 cable female jack 3 5mm aux auxiliary input adaptor cd player cord mp3 for bmw e46325i 325ci 325xi 330i 330ci 330xi m3 female jack 4 9ft qiilu 3 5mm audio input mode cable mp3 cable car female aux auxiliary mp3 music cd player interface adapter cable for bmw e46 1998 2006 e39 e53 x5.
His head unit has a port with pins but the aux cable doesn t work since it is pre 9 02.
Any e46 owner who wants to keep the oem head unit but still have the option to play music from a device with an auxiliary cable output.
Recognising e46 radio supporting aux input and maybe even mp3 cd playback follow the instructions and as a result be able to upgrade your bmw car audio.
Only cable is needed for aux capable head units 9 2002 19 99.
There are two ways to have one.
My original hu didn t have any pins just an empty port.
Make your own or buy premade for even less than 3.
For 2003 e46 aux cable.
Our aux input will not disconnect whether you use a bluetooth dongle a charger use a ground loop isolator.
Pre 2002 e46 aux input i am just throwing it out there for the benefit of everyone because i searched long and hard trying to find it.
I have two e46 from 2002.
I was trying to help my brother install an auxiliary cable like i installed in my car.
Radios without navigation manufactured after september 2002.
Our pre 2003 aux input solution also works great for post 2003 cars that have had trouble with the factory aux input disconnecting.
Here is what i don t understand though my car had a 2000 head unit and i upgraded to an 03 head unit.
What oem radios will this work with.
Are the capacitors required for it to work properly.
March 24 2015 at 8 05 pm.
I found your diy for the e46 aux input mod and this is exactly what i wanted to do with mine.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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